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Whom should you acknowledge and how? Answers to
our readers' Mother's Day questions should help you navigate this
somewhat tricky holiday.
MY BEST FRIEND
Q: My
BFF's baby shower was last month and I bought her an EXTREMELY
over-the-top gift. She had a beautiful baby girl, and this is her
first official Mother's Day. Do I have to buy her ANOTHER gift?
A:
Motherhood's tough. The girl you used to party with now considers
breastfeeding while watching Grey's Anatomy a wild night. Acknowledging
a new mom's plunge into her first "change of life" experience,
especially if she is your best friend, is truly thoughtful. However,
this "thought" doesn't have to be expensive. Send her something sweet
and sinful like Picture Cookies* ($2.50 each) with a photo of your BFF's new family, or if your budget is a little higher opt for the Stamped Multi-Coin Necklace* ($96) with personalized charms to remind her of her new baby when she's FINALLY out sipping cocktails with you!
MY STEP MOMS
Q:
My father has remarried twice. As a result, I have two stepmothers: one
who I love and another who I barely know. How do I acknowledge them
appropriately this Mother's Day without breaking the bank?
A: If you're suffering from "I have too many
parents to please" syndrome, it's time to think of gifts that are
appropriate for your relationship with the individual. Send your new
stepmother (who, at this point, is practically a stranger) delicious
cookies delicately wrapped from Harvard Sweet Boutique. One of our
favorites is the Harvard Sweet Boutique White Chocolate Macadamia Nut Cookies*
($16). This is a great way to acknowledge the special occasion without
having to get too personal. For the stepmother with whom you have a
real connection, opt for the Starfish Art Fold Over Notecards*
(25 for $55) that can be personalized with her features and hobbies
reminding her of how much you cherish your relationship without going
overboard. (Check out our People StyleWatch Mother's Day Gift Guide for 20% off all Mother's Day gifts with the code SPOILME at checkout.)
MY NEW MOTHER-IN-LAW
Q: I just got
married, and now I not only need a killer gift for my own mother but I
need something impressive for my new mother-in-law - yikes! While both
of them are relatively young and hip, I want to get them different
gifts that don't "compete" with each other. What should I do?
A:
As if it's not enough that you have to keep your husband happy, now you
have to keep his mother happy too! If you're going to go "different"
with their gifts, choose things that cater to their personal interests.
If your mother-in-law loves her R&R at the end of the day, opt for
the Lollia Relax Bubble Bath and Hand Cream Set*
($34 & $25). These luxurious bath products are something she will
definitely appreciate. If your mother is the sentimental type, send
the Mother's Day Photo Album by Picaboo*
($30) customized especially for her with personal messages and pictures
of you and your family. These sweet gifts will let her know that even
though you have "another mother" in your life, you're still her little
girl.
MY NANNY
Q: As a child, my parents spent
more time missing my recitals than attending. My nanny practically
raised me and when this time of year rolls around, I always think of
her. Is it weird to give her a Mother's Day gift?
A: In
today's day and age, non-biological mother figures can end up playing a
huge role in our lives. Mother's Day is a day of appreciation well
suited for thanking the woman who treated you as one of her own. Show
her how much you appreciate everything she's done for you with a gift
that lets her think of herself (for once!). Pamper her with the Jo Malone Bath Oil Kit ($85) or SpaFinder gift certificate - both fabulous (and appropriate) gifts for this occasion.
For more fun and fabulous ways to spoil all of the moms in your life, check out our Mother's Day Gift Guide!
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